Orioles Acquire Angels Reliever Sandridge

Baltimore adds bullpen depth by trading for pitcher with MLB experience

Mar. 30, 2026 at 4:08pm

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A cubist, geometric painting depicting a baseball pitcher's windup and delivery, with sharp, overlapping planes of orange, black, red, and white representing the uniforms of the Orioles and Angels.The Orioles' acquisition of a recently designated Angels reliever adds flexibility and depth to their bullpen as they aim to build on last season's success.Norfolk Today

The Baltimore Orioles have acquired left-handed reliever Jayvien Sandridge from the Los Angeles Angels in exchange for cash considerations. Sandridge, 27, made his MLB debut with the New York Yankees in 2025 and will report to the Orioles' Triple-A affiliate in Norfolk, Virginia.

Why it matters

The Orioles are looking to bolster their bullpen depth, and Sandridge provides a low-risk option with multiple minor league options, allowing the team flexibility to call him up and send him down as needed throughout the season.

The details

Sandridge struggled in spring training with the Angels, allowing five earned runs on five hits in just two innings. He was designated for assignment by the Angels before Opening Day. The Orioles have had success in the past acquiring recently DFA'd pitchers from the Angels, including Jacob Webb, who put up a 3.09 ERA in 85 appearances over the next two seasons in Baltimore.

  • Sandridge made his MLB debut with the New York Yankees in 2025.
  • The Orioles acquired Sandridge from the Angels on March 30, 2026.

The players

Jayvien Sandridge

A 27-year-old left-handed reliever who was recently designated for assignment by the Los Angeles Angels.

Mike Elias

The general manager of the Baltimore Orioles, who pursued the acquisition of Sandridge.

Jacob Webb

A pitcher the Orioles previously acquired from the Angels, who went on to have a successful two-year stint in Baltimore's bullpen.

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What they’re saying

“Out of all the pitchers recently DFA'd, Sandridge being the one that [Mike] Elias pursued makes a lot of sense. The Orioles have had some success scooping up recently DFA'd Angels pitchers; notably, they snagged Jacob Webb after the Angels decided they'd had enough of him.”

— Nathan Skidmore, FanSided writer

“Once he's on the 40-man, the Orioles will be able to call him up and send him back down a couple times without risking exposing him to waivers. That kind of flexibility is a major advantage for a front office as they work to piece together an entire MLB season's worth of bullpen innings.”

— Nathan Skidmore, FanSided writer

What’s next

Sandridge will report to the Orioles' Triple-A affiliate in Norfolk, Virginia, where he will look to earn a promotion to the major league roster.

The takeaway

The Orioles' acquisition of Jayvien Sandridge is a low-risk move that could pay dividends if the team is able to unlock his potential, similar to their previous success with acquiring pitchers from the Angels organization.